James Russell Lowell Elementary School

www.teaneckschools.org/lowellelementaryschool_home.aspx

320 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

James Russell Lowell Elementary School, located on Lincoln Place in Teaneck, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Teaneck Public School District, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational base in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while preparing young learners for the transition to middle school within the district.

Beyond the classroom, Lowell Elementary is known for its commitment to community and parental involvement, which are central pillars of the Teaneck school culture. The school aims to create a diverse and nurturing atmosphere that celebrates the unique background of each student, encouraging them to become active, curious participants in their education. By providing various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining a focus on character education, James Russell Lowell Elementary strives to cultivate a well-rounded student body equipped with the essential skills for future academic success.

320

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Russell Lowell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	158
Black	86
Asian	21
Two or More	7
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
158 (49.4%)
Black
86 (26.9%)
White
38 (11.9%)
Asian
21 (6.6%)
Two or More
7 (2.2%)
American Indian
6 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Teaneck School District
Phone:	(201)833-5550
Website:	http://www.teaneckschools.org/lowellelementaryschool_home.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 70